Qualities to look for in a neighborhood 90 Articles

by Shannon Cartwright

Let's face it, when in the market for a new home the neighborhood can be just as important as the house. The Beverly hillbillies next door, with their five junk cars and fifteen dogs can negatively affect not only your pro...read more

by Neil Dixon

Whether its your first home, second or even fifth, moving into an unknown neighborhood could spell disaster if not approached in the right way. Could you afford to spend in excess of 100k to live next door the neighbors...read more

by Lisa Hunt Warren

When we bought our first home our son was a baby. The home was on a beautiful lot in a beautiful neighborhood. Because the lot wasn't far from the end of the street there was a beautiful view of a pond that sat along the...read more

by Sebastian Ramshackle III

Choosing a neighborhood in which to live is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Make a good choice and happiness may well ensue: make a wrong choice and unhappiness is almost certain to follow. However,...read more

by H.G. Hess

The first quality to look for in a neighborhood is SAFETY. Make sure you are moving into a safe place where your family can thrive in peace. You also do not want to be afraid to take a walk or exercise by yourself. In a...read more

by Carmi Turchick

There are obvious things to look for, such as location, good schools, and low crime, but there are also much less obvious hints and clues. Neighborhoods with strong neighborhood associations are a great thing to look f...read more

by Meagan Manchester

Qualities to look for in a neighborhood depend solely on each individual. For example, if you are married and have children, you would most likely be looking for a neighborhood with children. If you are single or a coupl...read more

by Lisa Hightower

You found the perfect house, right? Well, maybe not. Even if the house looks like the perfect home for you, the neighborhood might not be so perfect for you. If your lifestyle and habits don't match well with those of y...read more

by Ms Informed

When my husband and I moved from the big city, it was for the purpose of finding a good neighborhood in which we could feel safe. Unfortunately, our former neighborhood was chosen for the "pop culture" appeal rather than ...read more

by Lester Nixon

The first qualities I feel people should look for in a neighborhood are generally friendly and communicative residents, and neighborhood officials, such as aldermen, village or city council people, fire and police and saf...read more

by Nikki Means

Choosing a family home is only one step in the neighborhood selection process. However, selecting the right neighborhood for your family is a reflection of your life plan and takes careful consideration. If you currentl...read more

by Larissa Roque

I didn't think it was going to be so difficult. After all, we lived in a pretty, fairly safe, growing city with beautiful views of the Canadian Rockies pretty much any which way you turned. Our city has a reputation for be...read more

by Dana Toutloff

The neighborhood you choose will in many ways be the backdrop for the living you and those you live with will create and enjoy for many years to come. Or at least for the moment, but those moments add up to a life time and...read more

by Bridget Hildreth

Choosing a place to live can be accomplished by a map and a moving truck. Finding a place to thrive is far more challenging as well as rewarding. Visualize yourself living in a specific part of the country, then refine you...read more

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by Maggie Griffin

Many home buyers look for neighborhood specification along with home criterias. The number one neighborhood specification is School District. THis could be for several reasons. Maybe that they are from that specific ...read more

by Rachelle de Bretagne

Looking for a new neighborhood is a little like delving into unknown waters, although there are safeguards that you can take to make the transition an easier one. Visiting at different times of the day can tell you a lot a...read more

by Jon Coe

Picking a neighborhood is like picking a spouse!.. without the dating process! You can only get to know them from the outside just from face value, but you won't know what is on the inside until you are living together! ...read more

by Silkbutterfli

Make a list of the things that are most important to you when looking into a new neighborhood. If you have children, include them in making that list. As you start to explore the neighborhoods, refer to your list. Are...read more

by JoAnn Powell

The quality of life in a neighborhood should be an important factor when you are considering purchasing a house. The neighborhood quality very much helps determine the price of the house, and since you want to maintain or...read more

by Lisa Fillers

Once you have firmly decided to purchase a house the next step is choosing a quality neighborhood to live in. There are many things to consider before coming to a final decision on a neighborhood. The following tips shou...read more